The Cocker Spaniel is a beautiful, and intelligent dog that commonly makes a terrific house pet. However, this breed would be best suited in a home with older, more respectable children. This breed must be properly socialized as a pup to avoid many behavioral problems that can occur such as shyness, which can lead to aggression and submissive urination.

Character

Cocker Spaniels are intelligent and very loyal dogs. However, they do require an energetic owner, as they are very playful and active. This lively breed makes a great household pet, and should not be left outdoors for a long period of time. Their long hair prevents them from staying cool in hot weather. This breed is sure to bring plenty of joy to your life.

Temperament

Cocker Spaniels are beautiful dogs that can get along well with older children and animals providing they do not pester. A very cheerful dog, this breed loves to play and sometimes enjoys barking. This very gentle breed can become somewhat of a tyrant if not given the proper attention or socialization.

Care

This breed has a long and flat or wavy coat that requires daily brushing. This breed requires grooming on a daily basis if hair is to stay long. Eyes should be cleaned daily to remove any tear stains. Trimming is necessary. Ears must be cleaned regularly to avoid ear infections.

Coat

Most commonly seen in white, solid black, or light cream this breed has a beautiful silky coat that should either lay flat, or be slightly wavy. Clipping is necessary to keep hair at medium length.

Training

This breed can be rather difficult to housebreak, but are otherwise very easy to train. Obedience classes are recommended for this playful breed. Initially bred to be used as a gundog, this breed does exceptionally well in obedience if given consistent training with a gentle hand.

Activity

The Cocker Spaniel is recommended for a home with at least a small yard, but can do well in an apartment if they receive the proper exercise. This is a fairly active breed and does require 3 walks per day, unless able to roam free in a fenced back yard for exercise.

Ownership

Help reduce the number of Cocker Spaniel puppies in shelters by doing your due diligence. Many puppies are often purchased with little or no knowledge of what goes into parenting one. Uneducated decisions often leave the puppy in need of adoption and in the care of rescue groups. Bringing home a puppy into your family has many benefits but we first implore you to educate yourself. An informed decision will take into account the characteristics of the breed, your lifestyle, expected veterinary care, the demands and limitations of owning one, their activity requirements and levels of companionship required.

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taytay1000one asked:

10/21/2014 6:48:48 PM

10/21/2014 6:48:48 PM

Are most Cocker Spaniels "hunting dogs"? I'm wanting to get a buff cocker spaniel, but I do have 2 macaws, and 4 parakeets... I will be training the dog with a crate and taking it to classes... I just wanted to know if I should separate them or just find out another technique???

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Cocker Spaniels are in the hunting group of dog breeds because they were bred for hunting, however, that does not mean that every Cocker Spaniel has the ability to be a hunting dog. If you are getting your's from a breeder that hunts with his/her dogs, then your dog will have more hunting instinct then a show-bred or companion-bred dog. However, if you are getting your dog from a rescue/shelter, then most likely you will be getting a more companion-bred dog. Please remember that all dogs have what is called "prey-drive" this is the drive that dogs have to chase thing that are moving. 10/22/2014 9:51:38 AM

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So, using a crate and positive reinforcement methods, you will be able to teach your new dog how to behave around your birds correctly. I suggest tethering your dog to you using a leash if your dog is not in a crate while you are in the house to start off. Contacting your local positive reinforcement trainer, they will give you the tools you need to teach your dog to be calm around the birds. However, you must understand that your birds will be more agitated for a while since they are not used to a dog in the home. Separation of the birds and dog is best for the first little bit until everyone is calm enough to work on training. Good luck! 10/22/2014 9:51:45 AM

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If you have birds I would not get a bird dog. Cockers are bred to flush birds out of fields to be shot. I have had cockers most of my life and have taken care of parrots for friends when they were out of town. More than once the large cage was knocked over. I visited another friend who has a 35+ year old Parrot and she told me to keep my cocker away from the floor to ceiling cage because Roscoe would bite her. Do not get a bird dog if you have birds. 11/5/2014 5:53:26 PM

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2/22/2014 10:05:52 PM

2/22/2014 10:05:52 PM

I had to put my 8 year old Cocker down due to seizures, how can I prevent this from happening again? My Cocker Spaniel has been having seizures for about 4 years (2-3 every 3 months) Yesterday she had about.

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Cocker Spaniel's are known for seizure problems. Getting a puppy from a reputable breeder whom screens for seizure problems is the only way to find a puppy that has the best chance of not having seizure problems. Your vet now is the only one that can help, as he/she can give your dog medication for her seizures.7/10/2014 9:38:23 AM

Anonymous asked:

12/14/2013 11:32:22 AM

12/14/2013 11:32:22 AM

Difference between Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel I was sold a cocker spaniel but when I received the puppy the papers show the dad and mom were ckcs?

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are more eager to please and I think they are smaller in size. 12/25/2013 9:19:11 PM

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Its true that the Cavalier Kings are smaller, and they are strictly lap dogs. Cocker Spaniels, not so much. They like to do things, such as sniff out prey, (they have a great nose) and are naturally good watch dogs. My male cocker will let me know when someone drives up, and the sound of his bark lets me know if he is familiar with my visitor or not. The Cavalier King may bark at a stranger, but he doesn't take his watchdog duties as seriously as the Cocker. 8/6/2014 2:13:22 AM

noahvincent47 asked:

11/14/2013 2:45:28 AM

11/14/2013 2:45:28 AM

Looking for the right breed What breeds are known to be playful, also calm or mellow energy?

my six yr old cocker has an almost scab like matter that builds up on his nose. what is it?

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Your vet is the only one that can help you with this. I can be anything from a scar to a bacterial disease on the nose of your dog.7/10/2014 9:39:02 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/24/2013 12:29:39 AM

2/24/2013 12:29:39 AM

My 2 year old cocker spaniel has a raised bumpy rash at the end of one ear. It doesn't seem to bother him but it has been present for at least a week

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Try Benadryl and if it doesn't work, it is time for a vet visit.7/10/2014 9:39:35 AM

Anonymous asked:

2/15/2013 8:01:03 PM

2/15/2013 8:01:03 PM

are cocker spaniels hunters or what?

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Yes, cocker spaniels hunt game birds. They got their name from one that they hunt, the wood cock(COCKer spaniel). 4/26/2013 9:19:21 PM

Anonymous asked:

2/7/2013 10:19:25 PM

2/7/2013 10:19:25 PM

what should i do about this problem ? I have a beautiful buff Cocker Spaniel female Lady Bella her left eye is really red & puffed out what would cause this could it have gotten irritated? What should I do

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Go to the veterinary clinic!!!4/26/2013 9:20:43 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/24/2013 2:18:48 PM

1/24/2013 2:18:48 PM

I have a cocker spaniel who is all tan, could he be a sprocker? Can you get full colour sprockers?

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It could be a sprocker. But did you know that a long time ago cockers and springers were the same breed?! Larger ones were springers, smaller one's were cockers.4/26/2013 9:29:39 PM

Anonymous asked:

1/18/2013 10:36:10 AM

1/18/2013 10:36:10 AM

My Cocker Spaniel is very fat, how can we make him thin? My Cocker Spaniel eats more then he should - how can we make him thin?

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no table scraps and feed him one cup of dog food twice a day3/20/2013 9:02:05 PM

Will an american cocker spaniel (female puppy) get along with a japanese chin (male, 4.5 years)? We are about to purchase a cocker spaniel at a local pet store. We have a 4 1/2 year old Japanese chin whom follows me around consistently and I truly love. My daughter feels like she wants a pet that is her very own and selected the cocker spaniel. While I like to make her happy, I want to ensure that the cocker spaniel and jap chin are generally compatible dogs.

What if a Cocker Spaniel drinks from a toilet and eats only a sofa cushion? What can I do for... What if a Cocker Spaniel drinks from a toilet and eats only a sofa cushion? What can I do for my dog to stop eating sofa cushions and drinking from the toilet ?

It's best to feed Cocker's twice a day, I feed my two twice. And they are two happy dogs.2/25/2014 4:49:52 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/23/2012 1:46:42 AM

10/23/2012 1:46:42 AM

We got are 2 year old cocker spaniel neutered 12 days ago. She never peed in house before. She... We got are 2 year old cocker spaniel neutered 12 days ago. She never peed in house before. She did 2 times today. And needs to pee all the time now. Any reasoning for this? She seems fine other then that.

I have a cocker and he only wants to eat cat food not dog food! We try to put the cats away when... I have a cocker and he only wants to eat cat food not dog food! We try to put the cats away when he eats but he just cries and won't eat anything but the cats food!!! What should I do!!!!

No that is not normal. But if you take the dog away right after it goes then it will stop.10/15/2012 9:14:27 AM

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Most likely your puppy is missing something in its diet, minerals or vitamins. That is why they tend to eat their poo. You should probably check the kind of food you are feeding or ask your vet for some kind of supplement, hope that helps.10/16/2012 10:41:57 PM

Anonymous asked:

10/10/2012 7:25:05 PM

10/10/2012 7:25:05 PM

Does anyone know why my 6 month old cocker spaniel's hair is turning white? Its mostly on the... Does anyone know why my 6 month old cocker spaniel's hair is turning white? Its mostly on the thighs and sides! He is chocolate brown/tan! Im really worried. Is this normal? Will it stay like that? Because its really weird looking and ugly..

I have an 11 month old cocker and was wondering why she yelps out at night in her sleep, is it... I have an 11 month old cocker and was wondering why she yelps out at night in her sleep, is it possible she could be having nightmares or could it be a health issue?

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The reason why your cocker puppy is yelping at night is because it wants your attention, it's a kid who needs attention or else it will scream... Don't go to her/him at night but during the day put it in a crate and don't look at the puppy, when it stops yelping give it a reward such as a treat... do this until it gets better, this is also just a puppy stage so she/he will grow out of it. Before you got the puppy, you should have done a little bit more research because it says why the puppy cries or yelps in almost every blog-book about puppies... Not trying to affend, but do a little more research, then i'm sure that you will be the best owner for that dog!10/21/2014 6:54:13 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/7/2012 5:08:29 PM

9/7/2012 5:08:29 PM

My son recently bought a black & white cocker spaniel & the dog constantly scratches himself. ... My son recently bought a black & white cocker spaniel & the dog constantly scratches himself. He is on meds-Bendryal in liquid tablet form. But it doesn't seem to be working. Is this common in this particular bread? Can you give me some feed back, as to how to make Wally comfortable without constantly being in pain. Thank You

How much exercise should a 4 month cocker get ie (walks). We have a small back garden that he is... How much exercise should a 4 month cocker get ie (walks). We have a small back garden that he is in playing most of the day with us and our other dog. I dont want to do him harm in the long run

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If he still has energy it wouldnt hurt him to take him for up to a 30 minute walk a day! My puppy had soo much energy so we would always walk him at that age.10/10/2012 6:17:37 PM

Anonymous asked:

9/3/2012 11:03:31 AM

9/3/2012 11:03:31 AM

Do cocker spaniels have problems with their tear ducts usually?

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Yes it is usually just the breed not your particurlar dog10/15/2012 9:16:45 AM

Anonymous asked:

8/13/2012 8:02:42 PM

8/13/2012 8:02:42 PM

Our cocker is 2 1/2 years and just started peeing on my lap, and also our bed. Have any ideas?... Our cocker is 2 1/2 years and just started peeing on my lap, and also our bed. Have any ideas? She has had the full range of the house when we are around.

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Don't let him on the bed anymore, or at least until he stops. Start a schedule on when you take him to go out. This might help10/15/2012 9:23:27 AM

Anonymous asked:

8/2/2012 7:17:25 AM

8/2/2012 7:17:25 AM

what should the poo of a 7 week cocker spaniel look like?
our puppy tends to make crying... what should the poo of a 7 week cocker spaniel look like?
our puppy tends to make crying noises when he want to poo - is that normal?

I have a two year old cocker bitch, she was having mastitis when she first came into heat, after... I have a two year old cocker bitch, she was having mastitis when she first came into heat, after several doses of anti-biotics, with no effect, the vet advised to have her spayed. Thankfully, i've had no problems since, but i have noticed that she is inclined to put on weight, i do agility classes with her and she is walked twice a day, i've reduced her kibble to a tiny amount and make the rest of her meal up with loads of vegetables and a small piece of herring, her diet would normally be sweet potato, brocolli & carrots and the occasional piece of liver, her stools are normaly quite solid with no constipation, she is a beautiful bright eyed healthy dog but i cannot seem to be able to control her weight, can anyone advise?

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